Literally, by thirds, Hyginus suggested that the ratio between the long and short sides of an encampment should be 3:2, and by the Flavian period almost every new fort or fortress was built to this format, which gives the classic playing card outline. The interior of the camp was also divided into thirds, the forward part which lay closest to the e…...
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by thirds Hyginus suggested that ratio between the long and short sides of an encampment should be 3:2, and by the Flavian period almost every new fort or fortress was built to this format, which gives the classic 'playing card' outline. The interior of the camp was also divided into thirds, the forward part which lay closest to the enemy was calle...
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